en 1996-2004 by Commonwealth of Australia. Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document in whole or in part, provided it is done for educational and non-commercial purposes only and that this entire copyright notice remains attached. askedna@edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405 This edna calendar features meetings, forums, conferences and any other event within the Adult Community and the Vocational Education and Training sectors en Commonwealth of Australia askedna@edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405 http://www.edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gif http://www.ee-oz.com.au/index.cfm?pageId=27,246,14,0 The 2008 EE-Oz Training Standards Annual Conference will have speakers and delegates considering the challenges facing the industry and its training partners in regard to workforce development and training. Sessions include: meeting stakeholder expectations; responses of the industry Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to the new focus on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Gap Training; state of industry reports; 2009 environmental scan; safety, licensing and regulation; and National Training Packages. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722804 The 2008 EE-Oz Training Standards Annual Conference will have speakers and delegates considering the challenges facing the industry and its training partners in regard to workforce development and training. Sessions include: meeting stakeholder expectations; responses of the industry Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to the new focus on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Gap Training; state of industry reports; 2009 environmental scan; safety, licensing and regulation; and National Training Packages. Workplace development and training: An all inclusive approach 2008-10-20 2008-09-01 Electrotechnology, electricity and gas supply industries,Training package,Training reform agenda,Vocational training teacher/lecturer VET Grand Chancellor 1 Davey Street Hobart TAS EE-Oz Training Standards Australia http://www.ee-oz.com.au/ Australia 2008-09-01 http://www.ala.asn.au/c308/ALA+Conference+2008+About+ALA+48th+National+Conference.aspx This year's theme for the Adult Learning Australia (ALA)'s National Conference is 'Social inclusion: Engaging the disengaged in life wide learning.' http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722768 This year's theme for the Adult Learning Australia (ALA)'s National Conference is 'Social inclusion: Engaging the disengaged in life wide learning.' ALA 48th Annual National Conference 2008 2008-10-30 2008-08-28 Adult and community education,Adult learning teacher/lecturer VET The Esplanade Hotel cnr Marine Terrace and Essex Streets, Freemantle Perth WA Adult Learning Australia (ALA) http://www.ala.asn.au/ Australia 2008-08-28 http://www.qtic.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=498&Itemid=215 QTIC Skills Link will be hosting its annual 'Striving for Excellence' Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 13th October 2008. This professional development day will help tourism and hospitality trainers to achieve and maintain industry currency which complies with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) 2007. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722754 QTIC Skills Link will be hosting its annual 'Striving for Excellence' Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 13th October 2008. This professional development day will help tourism and hospitality trainers to achieve and maintain industry currency which complies with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) 2007. Striving for Excellence 2008 2008-10-13 2008-08-28 Hospitality and tourism industry teacher/lecturer VET Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre cnr Merivale and Glenelg Street, South Bank Brisbane QLD QTIC Skills Link http://www.qtic.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=207&Itemid=137 Australia 2008-08-28 http://www.linkaffiliates.net.au/idea2008/ IDEA 2008 is a series of events focusing on technology and education to be held in Melbourne on 12 and 13 November 2008. They include: the IDEA Lab - Interoperability Workshop; the IDEA Open Technical Forum - Enabling technology: Forging a digital future; and IMS GLC Australian Learning Impact Award Finals. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722687 IDEA 2008 is a series of events focusing on technology and education to be held in Melbourne on 12 and 13 November 2008. They include: the IDEA Lab - Interoperability Workshop; the IDEA Open Technical Forum - Enabling technology: Forging a digital future; and IMS GLC Australian Learning Impact Award Finals. IDEA 2008 2008-11-12 2008-08-25 Technology,Education teacher/lecturer VET Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 2 Clarendon Street Melbourne VIC Link Affiliates http://www.linkaffiliates.net.au/ Australia 2008-08-25 http://www.adultlearnersweek.org/ Adult Learners' Week in Australia is part of an international festival of adult learning. It celebrates those areas of learning often described as 'adult learning', 'post-compulsory learning' and 'lifelong learning'. This web site has information about preparing an event, contacting key agencies in states and territories, nominating people for awards, applying for grants, and providing overviews for learners and providers. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722585 Adult Learners' Week in Australia is part of an international festival of adult learning. It celebrates those areas of learning often described as 'adult learning', 'post-compulsory learning' and 'lifelong learning'. This web site has information about preparing an event, contacting key agencies in states and territories, nominating people for awards, applying for grants, and providing overviews for learners and providers. Adult Learners' Week 2008 2008-09-01 2008-08-19 Adult learning,Recurrent education Adult learning,Lifelong learning,Learning community member,student,teacher/lecturer ACE,higher education,VET All Australian states Adult Learners' Week http://www.adultlearnersweek.org/ Australia 2008-08-19 http://www.grouptraining.com.au/about_gtanational/national_conference/conferences/conf2008_Cairns/conf2008.html Group Training Australia (GPT) is the national association for the group training network, Australia?s largest employer of apprentices and trainees. Issues covered include: change management, the VET sector, strategic leadership, operational issues, staff engagement and performance, and identifying priorities for action. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722530 Group Training Australia (GPT) is the national association for the group training network, Australia?s largest employer of apprentices and trainees. Issues covered include: change management, the VET sector, strategic leadership, operational issues, staff engagement and performance, and identifying priorities for action. Group Training National Conference 2008: Fast forward into the future 2008-10-15 2008-08-17 Vocational education,Apprentice,Trainee teacher/lecturer VET Cairns Convention Centre Cnr Wharf and Sheridan Streets Cairns QLD Group Training Australia http://www.grouptraining.com.au/ Australia 2008-08-17 http://www.miskillscentreconference.com.au/ The conference will address workforce challenges currently facing the industry and provide an open forum for debate on current issues. Some workshop topics include: 'The future of RTOs in the resources industry'; 'Designing workforce strategies'; 'Engaging competence'; 'Positioning human resources for the future'; 'The future of TAFE'; and 'The National Training System: Piecing it all together'. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722462 The conference will address workforce challenges currently facing the industry and provide an open forum for debate on current issues. Some workshop topics include: 'The future of RTOs in the resources industry'; 'Designing workforce strategies'; 'Engaging competence'; 'Positioning human resources for the future'; 'The future of TAFE'; and 'The National Training System: Piecing it all together'. Mining industry skills centre annual conference 2008-09-25 2008-08-12 Mining,Mining industry,Workforce development teacher/lecturer VET Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank Brisbane QLD Mining Industry Skills Centre Inc http://www.miskillscentreconference.com.au/ Australia 2008-08-12 http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=47#174 VETnetwork Australia is the peak body supporting vocational education in schools. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration. The focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies, and partnerships. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722458 VETnetwork Australia is the peak body supporting vocational education in schools. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration. The focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies, and partnerships. Connections, capacity and collaboration 2008-10-01 2008-08-12 VET in schools teacher/lecturer VET Sydney Convention Centre Darling Harbour Sydney NSW VETnetwork http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/ Australia 2008-08-12 http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/conference08/index.html Increasing social inclusion requires an approach that cuts across policy departments. Effective action means that the public sector should review the way it operates, moving from a traditional hierarchical model to one characterised by multi-sectoral partnerships and flexibility in policy delivery. This conference discusses the development and nature of these partnerships, and their implications for public policy. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722452 Increasing social inclusion requires an approach that cuts across policy departments. Effective action means that the public sector should review the way it operates, moving from a traditional hierarchical model to one characterised by multi-sectoral partnerships and flexibility in policy delivery. This conference discusses the development and nature of these partnerships, and their implications for public policy. Partnerships for social inclusion 2008-10-15 2008-08-12 Social mobility,Social participation,Social policy teacher/lecturer ACE,VET Melbourne Stadiums Limited, Telstra Dome, 740 Bourke Street, Docklands Melbourne VIC Centre for Public Policy Australia 2008-08-12 http://www.2009worldmasters.com/ The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be held from 10-18 October 2009 and will see competitors from more than 100 countries take part in 28 sports at more than 70 venues throughout New South Wales. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722044 The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be held from 10-18 October 2009 and will see competitors from more than 100 countries take part in 28 sports at more than 70 venues throughout New South Wales. Sydney 2009 World Masters Games 2009-10-10 2008-07-23 sport, masters games, competition community member ACE Sydney NSW Sydney 2009 World Masters Games http://www.2009worldmasters.com/ Australia 2008-07-23 http://www.efest.org.nz/ e-Fest 2008 is an Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) event. The themes are: Connected Learners; Connected Educators; Connected Organisations; and Connected Content. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722027 e-Fest 2008 is an Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) event. The themes are: Connected Learners; Connected Educators; Connected Organisations; and Connected Content. eFest 2008: Connected Learning 2008-09-08 2008-07-22 Information and communications technology,World wide web,Online learning teacher/lecturer,administrator VET,higher education Skycity Auckland Convention Centre. 88 Federal Street Auckland Outside Australia Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) New Zealand 2008-07-22 http://learningtechnologies.co.uk/conference/conference.cfm This conference is aimed at learning and development professionals involved with any aspect of organisational learning and performance improvement; from learning strategy, development and management through to learning delivery and implementation of learning systems. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/721318 This conference is aimed at learning and development professionals involved with any aspect of organisational learning and performance improvement; from learning strategy, development and management through to learning delivery and implementation of learning systems. Learning Technologies Conference 2009-01-28 2008-06-17 web 2.0 Workforce development,Technological change teacher/lecturer VET Olympia 2 London Outside Australia Learning Technologies http://learningtechnologies.co.uk United Kingdom 2008-06-17 http://www.agrifoodskills.net.au/display_announce.php?id=1 The theme of the conference this year is 'It's all about skills' reflecting the council's strong focus on working with and advising enterprises on skills, workforce solutions and skills and training needs. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/720238 The theme of the conference this year is 'It's all about skills' reflecting the council's strong focus on working with and advising enterprises on skills, workforce solutions and skills and training needs. Agri-Food National Conference: 'It's all about skills' 2008-09-25 2008-05-06 Agriculture horticulture forestry and seafood industries,Agriculture,Agriculture industry,Industry training council teacher/lecturer VET Rydges 186 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC Agri-Food Industry Skills Council http://www.agrifoodskills.net.au/ Australia 2008-05-06 http://www.astmanagement.com.au/qcal8/ The title of this conference Surfing outside the flags: Catching waves, avoiding rips has been chosen to reflect the venue for the conference and also as a metaphor to raise issues and provoke debate. Conference themes include: Indigenous literacy & numeracy, vocational & workplace literacy & numeracy, meeting the literacy & numeracy needs of African refugees, numeracy, and community literacy. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/719531 The title of this conference Surfing outside the flags: Catching waves, avoiding rips has been chosen to reflect the venue for the conference and also as a metaphor to raise issues and provoke debate. Conference themes include: Indigenous literacy & numeracy, vocational & workplace literacy & numeracy, meeting the literacy & numeracy needs of African refugees, numeracy, and community literacy. ACAL Conference 2008 2008-10-02 2008-04-08 Adult literacy,Adult learning,Reading,Writing,Literacy teacher/lecturer,administrator ACE Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise QLD AST Management http://www.astmanagement.com.au/ Australia 2008-04-08 http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Events/Event_Detail?id=116468#postformtitle Strongly contrasting mechanisms for facilitating recognition in learning exist across Europe. While the European Qualifications Framework, the Bologna and Lisbon agreements are top-down system-level approaches to supporting movement of workers and cross-country recognition of learning, other 'bottom-up' approaches are being encouraged. One of these - or rather a 'family' of approaches - is recognition of prior learning. Having a long pedigree, these approaches have slowly gained purchase, but remain somewhat 'below the radar'. The presentation will explore the potential of these approaches and whether they pose an alternative to 'traditional' forms of certification. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718256 Strongly contrasting mechanisms for facilitating recognition in learning exist across Europe. While the European Qualifications Framework, the Bologna and Lisbon agreements are top-down system-level approaches to supporting movement of workers and cross-country recognition of learning, other 'bottom-up' approaches are being encouraged. One of these - or rather a 'family' of approaches - is recognition of prior learning. Having a long pedigree, these approaches have slowly gained purchase, but remain somewhat 'below the radar'. The presentation will explore the potential of these approaches and whether they pose an alternative to 'traditional' forms of certification. The next big thing in Europe: recognition of prior learning 2008-09-15 2008-02-12 Recognition of prior learning,Europe teacher/lecturer VET Cambridge Assessment 1 Hills Road, Cambridge Cambridge Outside Australia Cambridge Assessment http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/ United Kingdom 2008-02-12 http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=47 VETnetwork Australia (Vocational Education and Training Network Australia) is a national network of teachers, trainers, career advisors, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational learning and youth transition. This year a conference will be held in Sydney over three days. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration, and focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies and partnerships. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718241 VETnetwork Australia (Vocational Education and Training Network Australia) is a national network of teachers, trainers, career advisors, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational learning and youth transition. This year a conference will be held in Sydney over three days. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration, and focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies and partnerships. VETnetwork 2008: Connections, Capacity and Collaboration 2008-10-01 2008-02-11 Connections, Capacity, Collaboration, VET conference, administrator,teacher/lecturer VET,ACE Darling Harbour Sydney NSW VETnetwork http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/ Australia 2008-02-11 http://www.cshisc.com.au/docs/upload/BusinessDevelopment/MakingaDiff2008-CallforPapers(Dec07).pdf The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) presents the 4th annual conference on the theme of the Education Revolution for the community services and health industries. Topics include: 'From policy to practice', Capacity building - people and systems', and Innovation and collaboration - stories from the field'. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718075 The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) presents the 4th annual conference on the theme of the Education Revolution for the community services and health industries. Topics include: 'From policy to practice', Capacity building - people and systems', and Innovation and collaboration - stories from the field'. Making a difference 2008 2008-10-15 2008-02-07 Community services industry,Health and community services industry,Conference teacher/lecturer VET Hilton Hotel King William Street Adelaide SA Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) http://www.cshisc.com.au/load_page.asp Australia 2008-02-07 http://www.oar2008.qut.edu.au/ This conference includes a range of topics such as evolving publishing models, repository management, e-Research, policy development, and legal and technical issues. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/717444 This conference includes a range of topics such as evolving publishing models, repository management, e-Research, policy development, and legal and technical issues. Open Access and Research Conference 2008 2008-09-24 2008-01-15 Research,Conference teacher/lecturer VET Stamford Plaza cnr Edward and Margaret Streets Brisbane QLD Queensland University of Technology http://www.oar2008.qut.edu.au/ Australia 2008-01-15 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15states08/15statebystate05.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711411 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Sydney 2009-05-29 2007-02-28 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,ACE,higher education,school Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Sydney NSW EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-28 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate03.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711410 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Brisbane 2009-05-08 2007-02-28 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,school,ACE,higher education Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Brisbane QLD EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-28 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate09.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711409 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Perth 2009-03-27 2007-02-28 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,ACE,higher education,school Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Perth WA EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-28 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15states08/15statebystate11.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711408 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Darwin 2009-08-07 2007-02-28 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,ACE,higher education,school Darwin Convention Centre Darwin NT EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-28 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate06.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711405 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Gold Coast 2009-05-22 2007-02-27 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,ACE,higher education,school Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Broadbeach QLD EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-27 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate07.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711404 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Hobart 2009-04-03 2007-02-27 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,ACE,higher education,school Derwent Entertainment Centre Hobart TAS EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-27 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate04.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711403 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Canberra 2009-06-13 2007-02-27 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,higher education,ACE,school Exhibition Park in Canberra Canberra ACT EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-27 http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15states08/15statebystate04.html This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711401 This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free. National careers and employment expo: Adelaide 2009-05-01 2007-02-27 Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment student community member VET,ACE,higher education,school Adelaide Showground Adelaide SA EOC Group info@eoc.com.au Australia 2007-02-27